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Take Me Paperback – November 15, 2005

by Bella Andre (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 431 ratings
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A plus-sized woman finally gets the man of her dreams in this sexy contemporary romance from New York Times bestselling author Bella Andre.

Lily Ellis has curves—soft, beautiful curves. The kind of voluptuous body she fears Travis Carson, the man she's always loved from afar, would never crave. But Lily is about to be proved wrong. Her adventure begins when the demure San Francisco interior decorator agrees to model a plus-size dress for her fashion designer sister. Watching this sensual beauty move down the runway, Travis can't believe it's the same Lily he's always known—and always rejected. In a whirlwind of electric attraction, Lily is soon moaning Travis's name in his bed, not just in her wild fantasies. But Lily is all too aware that she's nothing like his past lovers.

Determined to beat Travis at his own game by guarding her true feelings, Lily partners with him on a business deal that takes them all the way to Italy. In the seductive warmth of the Tuscan sun, Lily plays a game of desire with the hot-blooded Travis. Will she be burned by an all-consuming ecstasy or will Travis open his heart to the sexy, exciting, and lasting love she has to offer?
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    November 15, 2005
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    5.31 x 0.7 x 8.25 inches
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    9781416509578
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"Emotionally charged and deliciously erotic. A must-read from cover to cover."
-- Jaid Black

"Oh my! Bella Andre's Take Me is wonderfully sexy -- a big, fun fantasy with an equally big heart. You'll cheer these characters on as they find each other...and themselves!"
-- Emma Holly

About the Author

New York Times bestselling author Bella Andre is known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly). Winner of the Award of Excellence, the Washington Post has called her “one of the top digital writers in America.” Married with two children, Bella splits her time between Northern California and the Adirondacks. You can visit Bella online at BellaAndre.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1416509577
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; First Edition (November 15, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781416509578
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416509578
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.7 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 431 ratings

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Bella Andre is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "The Sullivans", "The Maverick Billionaires", "The Morrisons", and the NYT bestselling "Four Weddings and a Fiasco" sweet romance series written as Lucy Kevin.

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Having sold more than 8 million books, Bella Andre's novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists 83 times. She has been the #1 Ranked Author at Amazon (on a top 10 list that included Nora Roberts, JK Rowling, James Patterson and Steven King), and Publishers Weekly named Oak Press (the publishing company she created to publish her own books) the Fastest-Growing Independent Publisher in the US. After signing a groundbreaking 7-figure print-only deal with Harlequin MIRA, Bella's "The Sullivans" series is being released in paperback in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Known for "sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance" (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine "Red Hot Reads" twice and have been translated into ten languages. Winner of the Award of Excellence, The Washington Post called her "One of the top writers in America" and she has been featured by Entertainment Weekly, NPR, USA Today, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME Magazine. A graduate of Stanford University, she has given keynote speeches at publishing conferences from Copenhagen to Berlin to San Francisco, including a standing-room-only keynote at Book Expo America in New York City.

If not behind her computer, you can find her reading her favorite authors, hiking, swimming or laughing. Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country, a 100 year old log cabin in the Adirondacks, and a flat in London overlooking the Thames.

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Barb H
5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down one of the best and hottest books!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2011
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Without a doubt this is one of my all time favorite books and characters. Take Me has a great storyline with the heroine in love with the hero since she was a little girl. Finally seeing Lily capture the drop dead gorgeous Travis was scorchingly erotic. I devoured this book and have since read it several times. Not only do I have it in paperback but also for my Kindle. The sex was hotter than hot and I loved the emotional connection between these two. It was off the charts. I've read thousands of romance books and I have to say this one is one of the hottest books I've read, and I've read alot of very hot and erotic books, and will always be on my favorite books of all time. Loved Travis and Lily! I could read about them forever.
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LouisianaLady
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, Not Quite What I Expected (3.5)
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2007
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BOOK DESCRIPTION: An appetite for sensual pleasures must never be denied... Lily Ellis has curves -- soft, beautiful curves. The kind of voluptuous body she fears Travis Carson, the man she's always loved from afar, would never crave. But Lily is about to be proven wrong. Her adventure begins when the demure San Francisco interior decorator agrees to model a plus-size dress for her fashion designer sister. Watching this sensual beauty move down the runway, Travis can't believe it's the same Lily he's always known -- and always rejected. In a whirlwind of electric attraction, Lily is soon moaning Travis's name in his bed, not just in her wild fantasies. But Lily is all too aware that she's nothing like his past lovers. Determined to beat Travis at his own game by guarding her true feelings, Lily partners with him on a business deal that takes them all the way to Italy. In the seductive warmth of the Tuscan sun, Lily plays a game of desire with the hot-blooded Travis. Will she be burned by an all-consuming ecstasy or will Travis open his heart to the sexy, exciting, and lasting love she has to offer?

I looked forward to reading this book ... a different type of heroine gets the hunk. I was extremely disappointed with Travis' brother and Lily's sister; those two characters all but ruined the story for me. I would have liked to see the relationship between Lily and Travis develop without lies and games; see Lily get the guy based upon her attributes and abilities. Did it really take three to "punish" one? That is what all three appeared to want to accomplish. I especially found Travis' brother's behavior appalling. His part in "the plan" calls to question his judgment as a doctor and makes a statement as to the type of family he is. Who needs enemies with such a sibling? Lily's sister was no better; it was startling that she could see nothing questionable with her treatment of her sister. By the last few chapters all my sympathy was with Travis and felt the "trifling trio" (or at least the "disgraceful duo") should go to the devil's home in a hand-basket. I suppose I expected too much; I wanted "Lily" to get the guy, not a scheming shrew. However, if I remove or separate the atrocious brother, the horrific sister, their less than honest and vengeful influence, as well as "the plan" from the equation, the story of Travis and Lily was enjoyable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars If I could have given more stars I would have!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2011
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What a wonderful story. I loved Take Me. This one just beautifully wraps it all up together in a perfect bow! I wanted to smack Luke upside the head so many times for his fear and stubbornness. I also cringed many times with how vulnerable and open Janica made herself with him. Talk about putting yourself out there and wearing your heart on your sleeve. She held nothing back with him and gambled everything to have him. That just shows how strong she is and that is an amazingly admirable quality. Awesome! Luke learned his lesson painfully, but can I just say..... what an emotional yet beautiful ending. Who wouldn't love to be claimed in the way he did with her. Don't miss this book. It is soooo good. But read Travis and Lily's story first in Take Me. It is so much more enjoyable to know the whole story...
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Tamara
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood Heartache
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023
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Travis and Lily were childhood friends. Their friendship waned but Luke kept the connection. Travis worked diligently to boost Lily's confidence. I can't wait to read Luke's story. I look forward to the twin brothers finding love and happiness.
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SJP3MOM
3.0 out of 5 stars On its way to being good
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2013
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I suppose a good editing job and some more information would have been helpful to really enjoying this one! I am a huge fan of Bella Andre. I have read and re-read the Sullivan Series.

This book is a great beginning to an interesting story. The characters are great and likeable. The one thing I wasn't sure of is how quickly they made major changes. I don't know how a woman self conscious of her body suddenly over comes everything, especially the end. How a man so concerned with arm candy, suddenly makes a huge change to going with his gut. The part I found to be the most interesting, and most neglected in this book, was re entry into life upon returning from Italy.

I am still a fan, but I didn't think this was quite finished. I want to know more.
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ella
5.0 out of 5 stars Definite Bella Andre Read
Reviewed in Australia on January 1, 2020
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Really good read. Definitely an understated Bella Andre novel. Very realistic storyline and relatable. Loved it 😍
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TL
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2015
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Fantastic read!
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Rita
3.0 out of 5 stars Not that great
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2012
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I must admit I wasn't particularly fond of this story or the writing. For someone as shy and insecure as Lily, it seemed out of character for her to be as brazen as she was with Travis. The story just didn't jell for me.
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Lorena
1.0 out of 5 stars Começo ruim, final pior
Reviewed in Brazil on November 18, 2018
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Que começo horrorosamente ruim, um meio meia boa e final pior. Tem coisa melhor no Kindle que é de graça.
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1.0 out of 5 stars I should have had more sense
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2014
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This book was a terrible waste of money. The storyline was ridiculous and too drawn out and the sexual content was very unrealistic. The heroine if you can call her that needed a reality check and a kick up the backside! I couldn't finish it.
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